Sportful Stelvio Jacket review

Breathable, waterproof and lightweight, the Sportful Stelvio Jacket ticks all the boxes of the ultimate wet-weather cycling garment

Cycling Weekly Verdict

Nobody likes a wet ride, but the Sportful Stelvio goes a long way to help in reducing the misery by keeping you comfortable and dry, when either training or racing. It’s a considered purchase, but if you live in the UK or spend much of your time riding in inclement climates, you’ll probably find it’ll get a fair amount of action.

Reasons to buy
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    Waterproof

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    Exceptionally breathable

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    Close fitting

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    Easy to put on and off on the move

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    Lightweight

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    Stowable

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    Raceable

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Reasons to avoid
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    Price

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With the advent of new fabric technologies and new manufacturing techniques, wet-weather bike gear has come on leaps and bounds over the past few years, making the race rain jacket a must-have piece of kit for any pro. While the Castelli Gabba stole the initial limelight, has the Sportful Stelvio just put it in the shade?

>>> How to dress for wet weather cycling 

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